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Scooter safety
A GROUP of protestors are calling on the local government in Palma to introduce stricter controls on bikes and scooters in the city centre. The action group held a protest in front of Palma City Hall with signs asking city mayor José Hila to change legislation.
The action group, entitled ‘Patinetes y Bicis a Raya’ held a protest outside the city hall last week in which they demanded new regulations on scooter and bike riding in Palma, saying that too many people are using them in an irresponsible manner.
The group would like to see signs around Palma in popular places such as the Plaça de Espanya, asking scooter users and cyclists to dismount. Activists say their petition which was launched two weeks ago had received more than 400 signatures by Monday, February 13.
The group is made up of ac tivists including Maria Fuster, a local resident who was knocked over and seriously injured by a scooter rider in November 2022.
The action group has a Facebook page where their latest campaigns are available to view: https://www.face book.com/profile.php?id=100 088635286826
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Hospitality help
THE hospitality sector in Mallorca received a boost as hotel giant Iberostar released more than 300 new employment opportunities in its locations on the island on Tuesday, February 14.
The company is set to hand 215 roles out in the coming month, 175 of which will be located in the Alcudia region of the island, and another 175 will be in locations in the capital city of Palma de Mallorca.
The jobs being offered in this recruitment cycle also coincide with an islandwide employment initiative to combat lowseason unemployment trends. The positions are all fulltime longterm jobs and include receptionist, housekeeper, waiters, chef, function manager and other kitchen positions.
The global hotel chain, which has its headquarters in Palma, has four business locations in the Alcudia region as well as five locations in Palma.
Applications are being accepted online until Wednesday, March 1.
3 Point Drive for all to enjoy
THE car club rally on February 26 is organised by Gaston Westphal who takes time out every year from his busy schedule to organise a fun rally for us to enjoy. This year the theme will be three targets and three simple questions with a wonderful scenic drive.
The meeting will be at 10.30 at Son Bonet old airport where the Thursday weekly meet ups are. Coffee etc will be available for you to purchase at the bar prior to the drive. The first cars will leave at 11am.
The finish point is the spectacular restaurant at Santuari de Montision near Porreres, an amazing place with spectacular views.
The meal will be at 2pm and the choice of food is suckling pig, cod fish or vegetarian. The cost is €35 per head for members and their copilot including water and two glasses of wine per person. Beer, cava, cafes and liquors are not included in the price. There will be an administration fee of €15 per car for non members. If you have any problems registering then please email info@cccmallorca.com. If you register and are unable to attend, please email us. We look forward to welcoming you.
